Halweil, Brian.

Organic Gold Rush. / Brian Halweil. - World Watch, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 51. Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Organic Gold Rush, May/June 2001; pp. 22-32.

"As people become more aware of the ecological and health costs of chemical-dependent agriculture, the market for organic food is booming. But as it does, small-scale organic farmers are watching the form of agriculture they crafted around simple living and local economies take on a very different appearance." (WORLD WATCH) This article examines the prevalence of organic foods in Western Europe and the United States and describes how consumers drive this emerging market.

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Agriculture--Environmental aspects.
Community supported agriculture.
Natural foods.
Organic farming.
Sustainable agriculture.

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